1 John 1:8: Lf we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves

Ir we, believing our own hearts,
Presume to say, ze have no sin,

Truth is not in our inward parts,
The perfect grace is not brought in;
We our own wretched souls deceive,
And still the life of nature live.
But if even we, the least of all,
Our lives' and nature's guilt confess,
The God in Christ, on whom we call,
Will speak in truth and righteousness;
Pardon and purity impart,
And stamp His image on our heart.
Thine image of true holiness,
When on our hearts impress'd we feel,
Sinners we still ourselves confess,
Dependent, helpless sinners still;
Sinners by Jesus saved we own,
Our Saviour God is good alone.